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SK61 OEJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,581 mi
Last recorded44,581 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 OEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 44,581 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 44,581 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 44,483 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

3 x no smoking stickers

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise the driver on paint work to the rear bumper

Pass 17 Jul 2025 41,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 32,130 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 23,375 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 22,818 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 20,554 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 20,013 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 19,325 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 19,325 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 18,002 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 16,673 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 14,249 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 12,496 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 10,477 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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SK61 OEJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 83,226 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK61 OEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 15 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SK61 OEJ registered?

SK61 OEJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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The MOT history for SK61 OEJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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